Every year, between Christmas and New Year’s, I spend time going through my “orange folder”. In this folder, I have kept my goals for the upcoming year since 1996. I have used different systems including 3-year-plans, mapping, drawings, and even … Continue reading
On Saturday of the conference, I awoke at 6:00 a.m. and felt like I couldn’t sleep anymore. Unusual for me because I like to sleep as long as possible. That morning, I set my alarm for 7:45 a.m. to get … Continue reading
I began smoking at age fifteen. I had continued the habit for over ten years before I decided to quit because I was pregnant with my first-born. It wasn’t a difficult choice – I wanted to be as healthy as … Continue reading
When I was a teenager, I remember my brother suggesting to me that if I asked for something in Jesus’ name, it would be given to me. My eldest brother was schooled in theology and regularly attended church and youth … Continue reading
Another gorgeous-looking day outside. Fresh snow covered the landscape and trees bowed heavy with a blanket of white. The sun reflected off the field in a splash of sparkles – it appeared to be a beautiful winter day. But it was frigid. … Continue reading
When I went on my first date with my husband we sat across from each other and shared stories of our past and discussed our lives at the time. We talked about our families, our jobs, our hobbies and our … Continue reading
In Joyce Meyer’s “Starting Your Day Right” she writes, “The Bible says that the natural man does not understand the spiritual man (see I Corinthians 2:14). So spiritual talk doesn’t always make sense to unsaved people, but loving actions speak … Continue reading
I dreamt that I worked in a fancy, extravagant spa. It oozed with richness. I had blue sheer curtains as my office wall and the dress code required flashy dresses. Facials cost $110 and that was the most inexpensive of … Continue reading
Some mornings I awake and moan over the amount of work that I have on my plate for that day. I would rather pull the covers up under my chin and return to my blissful state of slumber. However, the … Continue reading
Here I am, shoes off, curled up on a brown velour couch at a coffee shop. Music beats rhythmically over the speakers. The feel of a non-fat steamer slides down my throat. The smell of vanilla is relaxing. So God, … Continue reading